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So, this is my first review of a drama. This is also the first drama that I’ve seen. I found it pretty interesting…in a really good way.

Hana Kimi is a Japanese Drama based on a manga about a girl, Mizuki Ashiya, who pretends to be a boy and enters an all boys school in order to meet Izumi Sano. She’s from the U.S. and met Sano went he was there for a competition where he does the high jump. Mizuki found out shortly after that Sano quick the high jump because of an injury, which we later find out that she caused. She feels that it’s her responsibility to make him jump again.

Mizuki does everything in her power to get Sano to make the high jump again, but Sano is stubborn and thinks that Mizuki is just annoying and nosy. He eventually does find out that she is a girl and she does make some progress with him, but it’s been so long since Sano has even tried the high jump that it’s going to be a long and painful journey to make it. Nakatsu, a friend of Mizuki’s, begins to fall in love with her (not knowing that she is a girl), which makes for an interesting sinario.

Drama is probably the best word to describe this…drama (Lol.), but there’s twists around every corner that keeps you guessing. I won’t tell you too much, but Mizuki’s family doesn’t know that she’s going to an all boys school, Nakatsu thinks he could be a homo, and Mizuki has to keep the fact that she’s a girl completely secret. There’s also tons of comedic moments, mostly Nakatsu; he’s my favorite.

You’ll really fall for all the characters. Each boy in this school has their own quirks and charms. Nanba, the head of dorm 2, is a “player” and he’s always getting into trouble with all his girlfriends. Sano (right) can be a complete ass, but he has his funny moments too when he’s drunk (the littlest bit of alcohol makes him want to kiss anyone around him). Nakatsu (left) is the most awkward of the bunch, but he’s very sweet and keeps an eye on Mizuki (center) protecting her. Mizuki is a lead female character that I actually love. She’s kind and fun and even though she’s never been in love before, her relationship with Sano can be very cute. Even though I love Nakatsu, I was rooting for her and Sano the whole time.

Maki Horikita does a fantastic job of being Mizuki. She does look very androgynous. Shun Oguri, though I’m not a fan, does a great job of portraying Sano’s character. Toma Ikuta, Nakatsu, is one I became a quick fan of…he’s cute! The acting was fantastic in my opinion.

I wasn’t a big fan of the music used for this drama, but it was ok. It consists of 12 episodes, though it seemed like more than that, which is a good thing! The manga has 22 volumes. I all but demand you to watch it! I swear I’m on my knees begging! It’s fantastic.

Eveamlizya

I'm a 22 year old boring stay-at-home wife. I love anime, manga, and Japanese music. I also love writing, studying the occult, and crafting. I am combining a few of my loves and writing reviews of the anime, manga, and music I come in contact with.